MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MRV 422Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MRV 422Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MRV 422Y registered?
MRV 422Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 May 1983.
Is MRV 422Y safe to buy?
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